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Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?

After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts Gov. Kathy Hochul, who faces a re-election fight, in a tough spot.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has long been an opponent of tax increases, but she might consider raising the corporate tax rate.
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Who’s Selling the $10 Million Gold Toilet? Signs Point to the Mets’ Owner.

The billionaire Steve Cohen is reported to have purchased the 18-karat flushable sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan in 2017. It’s now coming up for sale at Sotheby’s.

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Sotheby’s will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan that is called “America.” The auction is set for Nov. 18 in New York. The owner is said to be Steven Cohen, owner of the Mets and a longtime art patron.
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Woman Gets 15 Years to Life in Actress’s Death From Silicone Shots

Cindyana Santangelo had an embolism after receiving injections of silicone oil into her buttocks by Libby Adame, the second fatal augmentation procedure connected to her.

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Cindyana Santangelo in 2011. She died of a pulmonary embolism caused by injections of silicone oil.
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Republicans Block Measure to Bar Military Strike on Venezuela

All but two G.O.P. senators voted against a resolution to stop the president from expanding his military campaign against drug traffickers to include land targets inside Venezuela.

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Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky was one of two Republicans who joined Democrats on Thursday in voting to prevent an attack on Venezuela.
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California Fire Victims Urge State to Hold Insurers Accountable

“We thought we could trust the system,” said a homeowner in Altadena whose insurance policy was canceled only months before the January fires destroyed his home.

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More than eight out of 10 of those whose homes were destroyed in the fires are still displaced.
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Anti-Defamation League Creates ‘Mamdani Monitor’ Tip Line for Antisemitism Reports

The group, which has taken aim at Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani over his criticism of Israel, is facing backlash after unveiling a website where New Yorkers could report incidents of antisemitism.

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has drawn criticism from some Jewish organizations for his positions on Israel, many of which were once considered unthinkable for an elected official in New York.
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U.S. Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Troop Buildup

A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and air traffic control communications found that U.S. military planes began operating out of the Central American country in mid-October.

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The AC-130J Ghostrider that later appeared in El Salvador taxied near a runway in Ceiba, P.R., in late October.
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Stefanik to Launch Campaign to Challenge Gov. Hochul in New York

Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, is a leading ally of President Trump who has gone to great lengths to criticize Ms. Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

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Representative Elise Stefanik, a Republican who represents the North Country, is closely allied with President Trump.
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Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

Tesla shareholders approved a plan to grant Elon Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.

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Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, had threatened to leave the company if shareholders rejected the pay plan.
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Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Investigating D.C. Mayor Over Foreign Trip

The investigation into Muriel E. Bowser, which is being handled by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, could face significant hurdles because of the known facts of the case and recent turmoil inside the Justice Department.

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It remains unclear how far the investigation into Muriel E. Bowser, a Democrat who has served as Washington’s mayor since 2015, has advanced.
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OpenAI Races to Quell Concerns Over Its Finances

The A.I. company faced pushback after a top executive raised the idea of government aid, amid concerns that the A.I. industry is headed toward a dangerous bubble.

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Sarah Friar, OpenAI’s chief financial officer.
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Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress?

Two Democrats have already announced their campaigns to replace Representative Nancy Pelosi in her San Francisco district, and others may join the race soon.

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Representative Nancy Pelosi has held her House seat for nearly four decades.
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Mamdani Allies Create a Nonprofit to Push His Affordability Agenda

A new group will solicit donations to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grass-roots army of volunteers and to help build momentum for his proposals.

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Zohran Mamdani faces a big challenge in trying to implement his agenda, especially higher taxes on the wealthy.
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When Will Zohran Mamdani Be Sworn In as NYC Mayor?

Zohran Mamdani will take charge just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, as required by city law. A swearing-in ceremony will follow soon after.

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Zohran Mamdani has not yet publicly discussed plans for his swearing-in ceremony.
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Britain Faces Up to Tough Economic Choices. Finally, Economists Say.

The central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, a decision that came at a time when British policymakers and lawmakers are confronting economic challenges.

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The Bank of England kept rates at 4 percent amid persistent inflation concerns.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Shutdown, Flight Reductions and Delays

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the newest announcement from the Trump administration: a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.

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A 10 percent cutback in flights at 40 airports across the U.S. is likely to affect major hubs like Los Angeles International Airport as well as ripple out to some smaller destinations.
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